Hermes' Name In Futurama Came From Two Unexpected, Nostalgic Places
Hermes Conrad is an odd name for a Jamaican bureaucrat in the year 2999, but the Futurama character's name was personal to the creators.
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The Simpsons' Springfield Mystery Wasn't Meant To Be A Mystery At All
Which state is Springfield in? The Simpsons has deliberately avoided resolving this mystery, but the show has had some fun with it. -
X-Men '97 Proves That Studios Don't Give A Crap About Spanish-Speaking Fans
The Spanish-language dub and localization of X-Men '97 is muy decepcionante. -
Why Young Justice Was Canceled By Cartoon Network After Only 2 Seasons
Young Justice's failure to sell enough superhero toys led to Cartoon Network canceling the DC series after just two seasons. -
What Happened To Hondo Ohnaka After The Events Of Star Wars Rebels
Wondering what happened to Hondo Ohnaka after the events of Star wars: Rebels? Here are some answers. -
Matt Groening Explains Why The World Of Futurama Is Overrun With Owls
The streets of New New York are infested with owls, and while Futurama rarely addresses it, Matt Groening has revealed a canon explanation. -
The Essential Aspect Of The Comics That X-Men '97 Had To Get Right [Exclusive]
X-Men '97's series bible contained what supervising producer/head director Jake Castorena defined as the X-Men's ethos: they must be an allegory for prejudice. -
Cartoon Network Cast Dana Snyder In Aqua Teen Hunger Force Because Of A Drunk Voicemail
Dana Snyder landed his role on the Cartoon Network series Aqua Teen Hunger Force via a late-night drunken voicemail. -
Legendary Writer Neil Gaiman Almost Made A Thor Series – But He Clashed With Marvel
Nail Gaiman came close to creating an animated Thor series, but then Marvel's mandate got in the way -
Why The Simpsons' Original Pilot Was Replaced With A Christmas Special
The Simpsons' first Christmas episode, 'Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire,' proved to be a much better introduction to the series than the original pilot. -
Why Is Time Traveling Bishop Still Hanging Around In X-Men '97?
Bishop is a time traveler who occasionally joined in X-Men adventures in the original animated series. But why is he hanging around with them in X-Men '97? -
All The Mutants Morph Changes Into Throughout X-Men '97
Morph can changed into pretty much any mutant, and we're going to keep track of all of his transformations throughout X-Men '97. Let's get started! -
Who Is X-Cutioner? X-Men '97's Episode 2 Villain Explained
X-Men '97 episode 2 sees the X-Men crossing paths with X-Cutioner, a Marvel Comics character who could pose a major threat to the show's heroes. -
That Shocking Moment In X-Men '97 Episode 2 Comes Straight From The Comics
X-Men '97 episode 2, 'Mutant Liberation Begins,' suggests the show is drawing from Chris Claremont's defining run on the X-Men comics (like the '90s cartoon). -
Who Is Sunspot? X-Men '97's Newest Mutant Recruit Explained
X-Men '97 introduces audiences to Roberto da Costa, who Marvel Comics fans will recognize as Sunspot. But who is this character and what can we expect from him? -
Why Cartoon Network Ended Adventure Time At Season 10
Adventure Time survived far longer than most Cartoon Network shows, and the love for the show meant its season 10 ending had to be carefully handled. -
Who Is Fennec Shand's M-Count Informant In Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3? An Investigation
Fennec Shand knows someone with the M-Count information Clone Force 99 needs on Star Wars: The Bad Batch ... and we think we know her informant's identity. -
X-Men '97 Features A Spider-Man Easter Egg You May Have Missed
X-Men: The Animated Series and the Spider-Man cartoon from 1994 shared a universe, and there's a webslinger Easter egg in X-Men '97's premiere to prove it. -
X-Men '97 Review: A Straight Shot Of Animated Nostalgia (And All That Entails)
The animated series X-Men '97 is nostalgic, silly, and fun. Here's our spoiler-free review. -
Everything You Need To Remember About The Original Cartoon Before X-Men '97
A whole lot happened on X-Men: The Animated Series. Here's what you need to remember heading into the revival show, X-Men '97. -
Every Original X-Men Animated Series Voice Actor That Returned For X-Men '97
Some members of the original X-Men voice cast are reprising their roles in X-Men '97, while others are returning as new characters. -
Is The Bendu On The Light Or Dark Side In Star Wars Rebels? Dave Filoni Has An Answer
Is the Bendu on Star Wars Rebels aligned with the light side or the dark? The answer is complicated, as co-creator Dave Filoni would tell you. -
The Bender Moment In Futurama That Grossed John DiMaggio Out The Most
Few moments on Futurama are quite as wild as Bender (John DiMaggio) becoming a human hedonist in 'Anthology of Interest II.' -
The 7 Most Film Noir Episodes Of Batman: The Animated Series, Ranked
With its sordid mysteries and grim crime tales, Batman: The Animated Series was packed with homages to film noir. -
Whatever Happened To Dr. Marvin Monroe, The Simpsons' Most 'Cursed' Character
Psychiatrist Dr. Marvin Monroe used to be a regular supporting player on The Simpsons but has since died. Or he may be trapped in limbo. It's hard to tell. -
The Simpsons' Futurama Crossover Broke A Long-Standing Matt Groening Rule
Show creator Matt Groening's never wanted to see The Simpsons kids as teenagers, but the Futurama crossover had different ideas. -
A Real-Life Tragedy Had Futurama Showrunners Rewriting One Specific Line
A real-life tragedy forced a rewrite of a Futurama episode that had already aired. Get the story here.
